Webster's English Dictionary

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republicanism

re.pub.li.can.ism \-k*-.niz-*m\ n 1: adherence to or sympathy for a 
   republican form of government  2: the principles or theory of republican 
   government  cap  3a: the principles, policy, or practices of the Republican 
   party of the U.S . 3b: the Republican party or its members